General Contractors for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years4%6-10 years18%Current company
Self-Employed130 34 232 St LaureltonAIDA Construction IncTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years8%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $66,996 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,272 – $78,373 yearly
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Contractor
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOTRHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsRemodelingProject CoordinationGeneral Contractor/Manager
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseGuard CardEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorCPRGeneral Contractor LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementManaging ProjectsGENERAL CONTRACTOR
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsDetailingAuto PaintingPaintsGeneral Contractor
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsQuality AssuranceQuality ControlHead Project Manager
Harrison, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsProject Management ToolsProject Management SoftwareMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft OutlookGeneral Contractor
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Airframe & Powerplant LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct PresentationProduct DemosBasic MathMath
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What's the average time to fill a general contractor role?
The average time to fill a general contractor role is 145 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general contractors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general contractor include: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general contractor?
Common licenses or certifications for general contractors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to general contractors?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: contractor and general contractor/manager.
What level of education is common for a general contractor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general contractor in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 21 years of professional experience.
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